Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,194 per week in Pikeville, KY

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Pikeville, Kentucky, 41502!

Pay Information

$2,194 per week

About The Position

ID : 50891611 Shift : Days Days, 8a-430p, OT after 48 hrs / wk, 13 weeks*primarily outpatient pediatrics, with some adult Description : Provides direct Occupational Therapy care / treatment to inpatients and outpatients of all ages according to institution, regulatory and professional standards including evaluating patients, planning and providing treatments and setting goals, reviewing progress to revise plan, while maintaining all necessary records related to the patient s treatment.

Collaborates with physicians, teachers, nurses, discharge planners, and other disciplines to integrate Occupational Therapy into total healthcare program, schedule patients and exchange pertinent information as it relates to patient care.

Interacts with equipment companies to obtain equipment / supply needs.Attends school system Admission and Release Committee meetings and Individualized Education Planning (IEP) meetings.

Participates in educational programs, inservice meetings and workshops. Travels as necessary to provide OT services completing necessary forms related to therapy.

Develops home programs and provides patient / family education as well as training / education of other personnel responsible for implementation of the program such as teachers, aides, early interventionist, etc.

Education programs will be given in verbal, written and demonstrative form and document these activities and patient understanding.

Special attention will be given to patient s age or impairments of vision, hearing, mentation or mobility when providing any O.

T. servicesProvides necessary information / records, to the appropriate third party payers, lawyers, school systems, etc.

as required. Completes patient charges, obtains billing information, and reimbursement knowledge as necessary to be reimbursed correctly.

Contacts reimbursement source ie : insurance company to insure coverage of services and completes required forms for payment.

Maintains UP to date knowledge of codes, reimbursement issues and corporate compliance.Aids in scheduling assigned patient load and delegates assignments and supervises when appropriate secretarial staff, aides, technicians, students, and volunteers.

Evaluates and ensures competency of any of above staff on appropriate forms as requested by supervisor. Assists in overall operation of Occupational Therapy service by assisting in suggesting equipment purchase, participating in organization improvement activities , programs, policy development, implementing proper safety infection control policies and practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned which may include but not limited to assisting Manager / Director in productivity reports, organizational improvement activities, budgeting, form and program development, policy procedure review, serving on committees, and administrative projects.

Assists with orientation of new departmental staff members. Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.Meets all departmental specific competencies.

Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with the medical center code of conduct and applicable corporate policies and procedures.

Maintains patient confidentiality and treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Schedule , 8a-430p, OT after 48 hrs / wk, 13 weeks*primarily outpatient pediatrics, with some adult patientsSkills : The ideal candidate would possess skills in using gonimoeter, dynamometers, cars, hand tools, heat guns, dictaphones.

Skills in patient related software programs necessary and basic computer skills required. RequiredSCHEDULINGBUDGETINGPATIENT CARETHERAPYSECRETARIALAdditionalEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSINFECTION CONTROLBILLINGDYNAMOMETERSPOLICY DEVELOPMENTHAND TOOLSEducation : Kentucky State License, National Certification / Registration, BLS Travel Experience Required.

Languages : English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category : Allied Guaranteed Hours : 40.00 Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Competency Exam
• Core Mandatory Exam
• Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)

About Infojini Healthcare

At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is.

Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services.

Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients.

Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals.

Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need.

At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff.

Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months.

Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy.

Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks).

We know every healthcare facility is incomplete without its backend teams. To support this, we place proficient and trained EMR & EHR professionals after thorough skill evaluation, licensing verification.

These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs.

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